This week, we discuss the changes in the GIS and geospatial industry as the separation between GIScience and GIS as a tool continue to widen along with the role of the cloud on user interaction with the systems they are utilizing in their work.

The Esri Petroleum GIS Conference will be held May 7-9 in Houston, Texas. Attend the conference to learn how GIS can help track assets, evaluate infrastructure, and monitor energy production for greater efficiency. Visit esri.com/petroleum-energy for more information and to register.

Jesse is Instructor in Geography and a PhD candidate in Geography focusing on the integration of phenomenology and geospatial technologies to study prehistoric cultural landscape. He is a GIS Professional and Registered Professional Archaeologist and holds an MA in Geography and a BS in Anthropology with a concentration in archaeology.